Hello,

First off, I would like to thank all of you who have helped me learn more about building computers and finding the best parts for my price range. The following link is the build that we have come up with. If you have any suggestions/input before I purchase the build I would really appreciate it.

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/DeputyJake/saved/2DGNnQ

Again, thank you.

DeputyJake

There's one problem, and that's the fact that the CPU is LGA 2011-3, and the motherboard is 1150. You either have to change the motherboard or the processor.

I'd recommend an SSD and modular PSU just for whatever, but it's not required.

There's one problem, and that's the fact that the CPU is LGA 2011-3, and the motherboard is 1150. You either have to change the motherboard or the processor.

I'd recommend an SSD and modular PSU just for whatever, but it's not required.

​Thanks for the reply!

I'd rather keep the i7-5820k CPU, so do you have a good motherboard you would recommend using with that? And do you mean getting a modular PSU instead of a semi-modular PSU? If so, do you think I'll really need a full modular PSU?

Jake

Edited April 28, 201510 yr by DeputyJake

Hope you enjoy using it! 

No, you dont need a full modular psu. It just helps with cable management and looks. Msi and asus are both good boards just make sure the cpu socket is right. I suggest doing some research if you plan on building your computer yourself bc it can be royally screwed up if you dont know what your doing. Good thing you posted your parts here bc you could have purchased the wrong board and ruined the cpu pins trying to get the cpu into the socket.

Edited April 28, 201510 yr by cpalmer41

I don't think you will need that 4GB of Video memory. 2GB is enough for most games.

Awesome, as theninja stated:

 

You'd need to upgrade the motherboard to X99 which includes having to pick DDR4 RAM as DDR3 isn't compatible with the X99 Platform. I've had bad experience with the CX series with Corsair, had to send back a CX600M and send it back AGAIN because it packed up on me, resulting in getting the RM850.

 

Although the X99 Motherboard and DDR4 RAM might go over your budget (or might not) then I'd suggest going Z97, and if you really do want the i7, grab the 4790K. If all you are doing is gaming, I'd suggest getting the i5-4690K and buying a small SSD to put your OS on and maybe a few of your favorite games. The 970 is a perfect-capable GPU for gaming at 1080P and some games at 1440P (not all!).

 

I bought the MSI 970 and if Direct X 12 does stack GPU VRAM then I'm getting another one when I feel like I need a tiny bit more power! :P

Also, sorry but 2GB 'can' be enough if you are not looking to MAX out games in 1080P.

 

A few games including Dying Light, GTA V will not run very nice on 2GB VRAM. 2GB VRAM is getting oldschool and the 4GB (3.5GB hehe) will do you better in the future.

 

Even Battlefield 4 on MSAA x4 uses more than 2GB of VRAM.

​Thanks for the reply!

I'd rather keep the i7-5820k CPU, so do you have a good motherboard you would recommend using with that? And do you mean getting a modular PSU instead of a semi-modular PSU? If so, do you think I'll really need a full modular PSU?

Jake

​Like palmer said, the modular PSU is just to easily manage cables. It's not required, though, especially since the S340 has a nice cable management cover.

Is your budget only around $1000? It might be hard to fit in a motherboard/RAM that goes with the 5820k, might be up to 200 or 300 more.

Awesome, as theninja stated:

 

You'd need to upgrade the motherboard to X99 which includes having to pick DDR4 RAM as DDR3 isn't compatible with the X99 Platform. I've had bad experience with the CX series with Corsair, had to send back a CX600M and send it back AGAIN because it packed up on me, resulting in getting the RM850.

 

Although the X99 Motherboard and DDR4 RAM might go over your budget (or might not) then I'd suggest going Z97, and if you really do want the i7, grab the 4790K. If all you are doing is gaming, I'd suggest getting the i5-4690K and buying a small SSD to put your OS on and maybe a few of your favorite games. The 970 is a perfect-capable GPU for gaming at 1080P and some games at 1440P (not all!).

 

I bought the MSI 970 and if Direct X 12 does stack GPU VRAM then I'm getting another one when I feel like I need a tiny bit more power! :P

​Like palmer said, the modular PSU is just to easily manage cables. It's not required, though, especially since the S340 has a nice cable management cover.

Is your budget only around $1000? It might be hard to fit in a motherboard/RAM that goes with the 5820k, might be up to 200 or 300 more.

Thanks for the replies! 

So, I really would like the build to be under $1200.. So since the x99 board costs $200 more than my original thought, would you guys suggest getting the i7-4790k CPU and keep the motherboard and DDR3 the same?

Thanks for the replies! 

So, I really would like the build to be under $1200.. So since the x99 board costs $200 more than my original thought, would you guys suggest getting the i7-4790k CPU and keep the motherboard and DDR3 the same?

​Yes, if you are going to take advantage with the Hyper Threading on the i7.

If your gonna go the i7 4790k route then id suggest upgrading the motherboard to MSI's gaming series. Maybe a gaming 5 or 7 if you can afford it. The memory you already have will work fine.

​Yes, if you are going to take advantage with the Hyper Threading on the i7.

If your gonna go the i7 4790k route then id suggest upgrading the motherboard to MSI's gaming series. Maybe a gaming 5 or 7 if you can afford it. The memory you already have will work fine.

One of my concerns is the fact that the i7-4790k is older than the 5820k.. Do you think the 4790k will be fine for future games?

 

Also, CP, would you reccomend the MSI Z97 Gaming 5 or the MSI Z97 G45 Gaming?

Edited April 28, 201510 yr by DeputyJake

The z97 gaming 5 is a more modern updated board so id suggest that one. The 4790k will do good for future gaming, its what i have and plan to use until itll no longer play the games i want. Theres always gonna be a new cpu or gpu coming out thats gonna be better, thats just the way the computer world is. You think you have the best processor out and then 3 weeks later theirs a newer faster one. Besides the 4790k isnt really that old. I have buddies still using the i7 920 and my brothers gaming with the 3770k with no problems.

The z97 gaming 5 is a more modern updated board so id suggest that one. The 4790k will do good for future gaming, its what i have and plan to use until itll no longer play the games i want. Theres always gonna be a new cpu or gpu coming out thats gonna be better, thats just the way the computer world is. You think you have the best processor out and then 3 weeks later theirs a newer faster one. Besides the 4790k isnt really that old. I have buddies still using the i7 920 and my brothers gaming with the 3770k with no problems.

​Awesome, thanks for the help! Here's the updated build: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/DeputyJake/saved/nqNTwP

Edited April 28, 201510 yr by DeputyJake

Actually, I just built this:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XkFRbv

The processor you wanted and just under $1200 after rebates, etc. However, the one above works too.

One of my concerns is the fact that the i7-4790k is older than the 5820k.. Do you think the 4790k will be fine for future games?

​+1 for cp,

the MSI Z97 Gaming 5 is a great motherboard, and 7 imho would only be an advantage for using more of the sata ports. The BIOS has an auto overclock called geniue something like that. The Z97 Gaming 7 has an overclock button on the motherboard itself, not worth the extra money. Other features are on the Gaming 7 but not very necessary if you are gaming. 

 

The 4790K is PERFECTLY capable of games you'd play, and even in the future. New released games show not "much" benefit from having 2 extra cores, and some benchmarks even show on some games that they can get confused and actually decrease performance if you have 8+. Not many games suffer from this, so if you were to go X99, you'd get a few FPS but you can also take advantage over the extra cores for other things!

I personally would go with theninja35's build if your budget is to be just below $1200.

 

In a few months, AMD should be releasing the 300 series which seem pleasing but only leaks so far. Around September, leaks show that Intel will be releasing the Broadwell desktop CPU's which show not much performance over Haswell, although made specifically for power consumption.

 

but seriously, I'd go with the X99 build... and then maybe upgrade the 970 when Pascal comes out.. ;)

No, you dont need a full modular psu. It just helps with cable management and looks. Msi and asus are both good boards just make sure the cpu socket is right. I suggest doing some research if you plan on building your computer yourself bc it can be royally screwed up if you dont know what your doing. Good thing you posted your parts here bc you could have purchased the wrong board and ruined the cpu pins trying to get the cpu into the socket.

Actually, I just built this:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XkFRbv

The processor you wanted and just under $1200 after rebates, etc. However, the one above works too.

Would you guys recommend the EVGA 750W Bronze Semi-Modular or the Corsair CX 750W Bronze Semi-Modular?

Thanks!

There both good man. Its up to personal preferance at this point. I like both evga and corsair ... id prob do corsair.